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Regional Director of the Ministry of Education's Region Four, Mrs. Hillary Foster.

School Year Off to Smooth Start in Region Four

The new academic school year got off to a good start on Monday, September 2, in Region Four, with all 172 educational institutions, opening their doors to thousands of new and returning students. Regional Director, Mrs. Hillary Foster told JIS Newsthat...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd left), along with Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce (right), sign a contract worth $30.3 million for rehabilitation of two cane roads in the Appleton area of St. Elizabeth, while and Director, B.F. Pavements and Consultants Limited, Donovan Bryan (2nd right), scans the document. Observing the proceedings (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry; Project Engineer in the Ministry, Milton Hodelin; and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Jamaica, Jesus Orus Baguena. Eight contracts totaling just over $404 million were signed on September 3, at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens headquarters, for the rehabilitation of more than 44 kilometres of cane roads across the island.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke (2nd left), along with Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce (right), sign a contract worth $30.3 million for rehabilitation of two cane roads in the Appleton area of St. Elizabeth, while and Director, B.F. Pavements and Consultants Limited, Donovan Bryan (2nd right), scans the document. Observing the proceedings (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry; Project Engineer in the Ministry, Milton Hodelin; and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Jamaica, Jesus Orus Baguena. Eight contracts totaling just over $404 million were signed on September 3, at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens headquarters, for the rehabilitation of more than 44 kilometres of cane roads across the island.

Cane Roads to be Rehabilitated for $404 Million
A member of the Jamaica Information Service team, Tamara Millers, reads a passage of scripture at the Mount Olivet United Church in Walderston Manchester during the back to school visit to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home on Sunday August 25.
A member of the Jamaica Information Service team, Tamara Millers, reads a passage of scripture at the Mount Olivet United Church in Walderston Manchester during the back to school visit to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home on Sunday August 25.

Special Back to School Visit for Mount Olivet Boys’ Home
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is being invested as Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, by Lord Prior of the Order of St. John, Professor Anthony Mellows. The investiture ceremony was held on September 2 at King’s House.
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is being invested as Knight of Grace of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, by Lord Prior of the Order of St. John, Professor Anthony Mellows. The investiture ceremony was held on September 2 at King’s House.

GG Invested With Order of St. John
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, shares a moment with the crew of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)-sponsored ‘Jamaica Get All Right’ vessel, which will be competing in the Clipper Round the World Race.
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Aloun Ndombet Assamba, shares a moment with the crew of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)-sponsored ‘Jamaica Get All Right’ vessel, which will be competing in the Clipper Round the World Race.

Jamaica Featured in Round the World Yacht Race

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Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, speaks at the recent groundbreaking ceremony for expansion of the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann.
Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Take Advantage of NHF Screenings

Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, has called on Jamaicans to take advantage of the screening services provided by the fund for early detection and treatment of chronic conditions. “The NHF continues to encourage persons to take responsibility for their own health, and we do assist with screening activities. Twice weekly, we conduct free screening...
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Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), and General Manager, Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company (JUTC II), Kenry Jackson (centre), observe as JUTC II retreading technician, Marvin Bennett, carries out repairs on a tyre, during the Minister’s tour of the Maxfield Avenue-based entity on August 30.
Transport

Positive Feedback on Use of JUTC II Tyres

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing is reporting positive feedback from other public sector entities being lobbied to either commence or increase their utilization of the services provided by the Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company (JUTC II). This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, during a tour of the entity, based on Maxfield Avenue,...
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Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, (right) makes a point as he chairs a meeting of the Executive Council (EC) of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently. Jamaica, represented by Minister McNeill, has been elected Chairman of the Executive Council, for the year 2014-2015. Jamaica currently serves as first Vice-Chairman of the EC.
Tourism

Jamaica Elected to Chair UNWTO Executive Council from 2014-2015

Jamaica, represented by Tourism and Entertainment Minister the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has been elected Chairman of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council, for the year 2014-2015. Jamaica’s election marks a historic first for the country which currently serves as first Vice-Chairman of the Executive Council (EC) for 2013, after previously serving as second Vice-Chair.Jamaica will assume...
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Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (left), and General Manager, Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company (JUTC II), Kenry Jackson, view newly retreaded tyres inside JUTC II’s warehouse, during the Minister’s tour of the entity, based on Maxfield Avenue, Kingston, on Friday (August 30).
Transport

State Company Providing 400 Tyres for JUTC Buses

Employees at the Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company (JUTC II) are working overtime to ensure that the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be able to fulfill its commitment to put additional buses on Kingston Metropolitan Area Transport (KMTR) routes for the start of the new school year. Upwards of 400 new and retreaded tyres are being provided by JUTC II...
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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (4th left, front row); Lady Allen (4th right, front row), and Custodes from the county of Cornwall, share with the six recipients of the Governor General
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Six Receive G-G Achievement Awards for County of Cornwall

Six outstanding citizens of the County of Cornwall have been honoured with the Governor General’s Achievement Awards, for their contribution to the development of their communities and for helping to improve the lives of others. Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the presentations at an awards function held on Thursday, August 29, at the Glistening...
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